Read the new Revelstoke trails plan here

The report on the much-anticipated City of Revelstoke trails plan is in, and it proposes several new trails that would interlink local neighbourhoods, such as a trail from Johnson Heights to downtown, and one from Cashato Bench to the Greenbelt area.

The Revelstoke Trails Strategy report, which was prepared by Selkirk Planning and Design, looks at a 10-year development plan for creating a comprehensive trails strategy.

The report to city council says the strategy will serve as a guide for planning and designing an effective trail system for Revelstoke. City staff have also recommended council consider trail enhancement and development opportunities when they are looking at development plans.

The Revelstoke Trails Strategy includes a list of priority trails, and a number of recommendations for initiatives which could be developed in the next five years. Among these are:

-The creation of a trail from Johnson Heights to downtown.

-Work with Revelstoke Mountain Resort to include existing trails in the updated Revelstoke Mountain Resort master plan.

-Build a trail up Cashato Bench to connect the Greenbelt trail to Arrow Heights.

-Connect the Mark Kingsbury Bridge to Arrow Heights.

-Design and install signage to improve safety and reduce potential use conflict.

Revelstoke City Council will consider the report and its recommendations at the May 23 regular council meeting.

In the meantime, have a look at the documents for yourself. Here is the complete report:

Revelstoke Trails Strategy 2017 by Revelstoke Mountaineer on Scribd

For those looking for a shorter version, here is the presentation for the May 23 council meeting:

Revelstoke Trails Strategy Presentation by Revelstoke Mountaineer on Scribd